Rev J N Manokaran

Some phrases in the Bible are considered insignificant from the human perspective. The biblical authors were not writing assignments to fill the quota of words. There is no unnecessary or unwarranted word, as the Scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit. One such phrase is in the John’s gospel. The Lord Jesus Christ fed the

One dancer who calls himself a worship leader, declared, that he competes with movie stars. He intends to become popular than them, then he adds that he does all these for the glory of His name. Strangely, biblically illiterate Christians follow such false leaders. First, since his priority is his popularity, he takes the name

Peter calls his audience, the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ as pilgrims or exiles. (I Peter 1:1) That means a temporary resident in a foreign land. In the Epistle to Diognetus, written by ‘Mathetes’ (a disciple) of Apostles in the second century as an apologist literature, a pilgrim is described as: “They live in

One old fragile politician said: “I am neither tired nor retired.” Addicted to power, he was not willing to give up the seat of power. Sadly, Christians become weary of doing good. But Paul encourages believers to keep on doing good because they will reap at the appropriate, God-appointed time. (Galatians 6:9) Doing good means

One top politician’s grandson was a psycho that he kidnapped, harassed, molested, raped, and blackmailed numerous women. He also video graphed all these, to make his victims ashamed and be under his tyranny. Somehow, the videos became viral on social media. Cunningly, he escaped the country using his political influence and connections. The patriarch Politian

Blood sacrifice was an essential part of Old Testament worship. Generally, the blood was poured under the altar in the Tabernacle. Nevertheless, there were three circumstances in the Old Testament where blood was sprinkled on people. And all of them signify rich spiritual truths. 1. Covenant: God delivered the children of Israel with a mighty

The writer of the Book of Hebrews provides a parable. The earth drinks water from the rain, it is expected to bear plants or herbs that are useful for cultivators. It is a true blessing. Nevertheless, if it bears thorns, thistles, and briars, it is rejected and is nearly cursed, and in the end, it

It is always a joy to listen to babies who babble. Parents enjoy children’s expressions. They become concerned if the child does not talk when they turn three years old. That which was joy brings fear as the child grows up. That is exactly what the writer of Epistle of Hebrews wrote. The spiritual maturity

Chetan Bhagat one popular Indian author writes to youngsters: “Have you ever heard people describe someone as a well-TV-watched person or a well-Instagram reels -watched person? No. They always say ‘a-well-read person’.” (11 rules of life) He states that if anyone says: Oh, I am not a reading person, he is basically lazy. Great Leaders